WATERBURY -- Rookie Alderman George Noujaim hasn't attended a meeting of the city's top legislative body since October, when he embarked upon a "short-term" work assignment in Florida.

Republican Party leaders say Noujaim, who is one of their own, is overseeing the opening of an insurance office in West Palm Beach and could not fly back to attend the last six of the board's twice-a-month meetings.

"He's coming back," said Minority Leader Frederick Luedke. "This was a short-term business opportunity that he couldn't turn down, and unfortunately it is taking longer than expected. He feels very badly."

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